Ten women who have been inspired by the free counselling offered by Pathway Counselling are tackling a huge task to fundraise for PATH later this year to support the mental health services we offer. Organised by Lucy Brazier, with the help of Charlotte Neill of Aspire Fitness, the group of women will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge, which …
PATH trustee Paul Lucas has said he is “humbled and honoured” by being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List for his outstanding services to Education and Charity. Paul has been a trustee for PATH for nearly 12 years now and we have always seen first hand how passionate he is about helping those in …
A stroke of luck in the Pembrokeshire Lottery has turned into a generous opportunity for PATH, thanks to the charitable spirit of our Managing Director, Michael Hooper. Michael won £2,000 in last week’s draw, and in a heartfelt gesture, he has decided to donate half of his winnings back to the charity. With Gift Aid taken into consideration, Michael’s donation …
By Jasmyn Collings The Numeracy Project believes that learning extends beyond the classroom walls. Each term, our learners embark on an end-of-term trip, designed to not only reinforce the skills they have gained but also to encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and real-world application of their knowledge. These trips are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our learners, who …
Adults participating in an innovative learning course in Haverfordwest had a visit today (August 21st) from Angela Rayner MP, the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. PATH (Pembrokeshire Action for the Homeless) have been running the Numeracy Project this year following a successful application to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Numeracy Project …
Pembrokeshire Action for The Homeless (PATH) is delighted to announce that we are now a Real Living Wage employer. From April 2024, all our staff will receive a minimum of £12 per hour. This is a due to a commitment from Welsh Government, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Trustees of PATH and highlights our commitment to support our employees. We …
By Jasmyn Collings Here at PATH we realise that becoming homeless can happen to anyone. A divorce, a family breakdown, an unexpected end to a rental agreement, can all kick-start the very quick and aggressive journey into homelessness. So, we recognise the importance of having an emergency fund. And that is why we want to make proactive steps to prevent …
The real world benefit of PATH’s Numeracy Project was evident last week as the first two groups of learners successfully planned trips around the county. The aim of the Numeracy Project is for adults aged 19+ to build up maths skills so they can more confidently deal with real world situations such as paying rent, managing bills, avoiding debt and …
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest initiative aimed at providing immediate and free tenancy support and advice to those in Pembrokeshire: our Drop-in Service. Starting on Friday, May 10th – then taking place every Friday afterwards – we will be hosting free drop-in sessions at the Mount Community Centre in Milford Haven from 9:30am to 12:30pm. …
We were delighted that nearly 40 attendees joined us yesterday (March 19th) at The County Hotel in Haverfordwest for our Stakeholder Engagement Event. The aim of the event was primarily to provide an update on the progress of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) projects – being delivered by Pathway Counselling and our Numeracy team – but it was …
Pembrokeshire Action for The Homeless (PATH) is delighted to have appointed a qualified solicitor to our team in the brand-new role of Legal Counsel. Aimee Quigley has been identified as a key talent to help with our aims as a charity due to her extensive experience with legal matters relating to property law, negotiation, employment law, litigation and contract law, …
The first group of learners to take part in our innovative Numeracy Project met at the VC Gallery in Pembroke Dock yesterday for a festive event before teaching begins in January. Orginally the plan was for teaching to start in April 2024, however due to our team’s amazing efforts at getting the project up and running, we are now in …
Food that will go towards Christmas hampers for PATH clients was generously donated by year 9 pupils from Castle School this week. Having read a text about homelessness this term, the class wanted to know about the scale of the problem at home in Pembrokeshire, so we provided them with leaflets and fact sheets to help put the problem into …
In our goal to raise awareness of the homelessness problem in Pembrokeshire, we have welcomed local politicians to our office this month. Firstly we were delighted to welcome Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services; Cllr Marc Tierney, County Councillor for Narberth Urban; and Henry Tufnell, Labour MP candidate for Mid & South Pembrokeshire. We then had the pleasure …
Do you love Pembrokeshire? Do you want to make a real difference? Do you have valuable skills that could help us a trustee? Voluntary/Non-remunerated Minimum of three years commitment We’re seeking individuals with proficiency and experience in any area that might enhance the work of PATH. Applications will be particularly welcomed from those with legal and/or financial expertise and anyone with …